Container shipping Antwerp to Sidney

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Sidney Harbour (CASDY)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Sea Lead Shipping. Shipping lines offer and a wide range of container types. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we provide up-to-date information regarding international transport Sidney (CA SDY). We get you practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a good, trouble-free and cost-effective way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is perfect for international removals and importing breakbulk or machinery.
The Port of Sidney is one of the biggest ports of Canada.
Commonly container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Sidney Harbour (CASDY) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Sidney (CA SDY), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Sidney
Country of destination	Canada
Port Code	CASDY
Transport Time	+/- 13 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Office address	2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y7, Canada
E-mail	canada@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.canada.ca
Phone	2506561139

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Sidney

Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the POD. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Pack you load
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship goods to Sidney Harbour (CASDY), you should organize several export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document provided by a carrier to a shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo tracking to see where your container is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Sidney Harbour (CASDY) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Sidney – (CA SDY) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular products. You can also click through to our page about Furniture transport.

What you need to know about the 20 ft container

20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal stuff and international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

A very popular box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
The size of a 20-foot container is: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 FT container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. Thereby you have a little more height. Very suitable for high products.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kg.

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What does FCL container mean in shipping?

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Sidney Harbour (CASDY) and Hamburg to Sidney Harbour (CASDY).

FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, COSCO.

Information about LCL containers

With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you share space with others. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total costs are calculated based on the volume and weight of the packages.

With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM.

What other types of containers are there

There are many different types of boxes available for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, flowers, fruit or high class goods. We’ve explained it all below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Fuzhou (CNFOC), port of Tarragona (ESTAR), Malmo (SEMMA) harbor and terminal Lisbon (PTLIS).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.

Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Sidney (CASDY) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, best for Bulky Goods and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, salt, coils, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: load like sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, toys + shoes, food, fashion, furniture, machines.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take for a container ship to go from Antwerp to Sidney?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Sidney takes around 13 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3150 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 5834 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and port inspection.

How expensive is shipping a container to Sidney Harbour (CASDY)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Sidney (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various ingredients such as cargo dimension, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When shipping goods to Sidney, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Canada or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.canada.ca).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party bears responsibility for delivering the goods to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).